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The play begins, as many family plays do, with a middle class family getting ready for a birthday party for Grandma. And just as most plays like this go, something goes awry, someone decides not to come and there are hurt feelings and anger.

Then Fairview, about to be onstage at Spring Street Studios courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company, makes a jump to the extraordinary, certain to be challenging to the audience. It starts off with a Black family, the Frasiers, whose roles on stage from the first act are replayed and commented on by white actors in the second.

Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Susan Smith Blackburn Award for Fairview, described as a powerful statement on the Black experience as well as the lens through which many whites see Black people.

Aaron Brown is directing the 95-minute play whose three acts are seen without intermission. Although Fairview is sometimes described as a comedy, Brown calls it "A special play. I like to think of it more of a theatrical experience than a straight play that is going to be clearly defined as comedy or drama."

"One of the brilliant things about the piece is it’s so reflective of everyday life and so as the actors and I are delving into this piece, we are finding how the microcosm of this play is mirroring the macrocosm of society.," Brown said. "And even in the trivial ways or ways you might just throw away as we delve deeper — oh no, it all matters. It's all pointing to one beautiful orchestration."

In talking about the play, Brown is very careful not to give away its twists and turns.

"The play is divided into three acts. One way I like to think about it is we recognize in Act 2 that the family we saw in Act 1 is under surveillance, that they're being watched. Act 2 is the same action from Act 1 but through a different lens, from the perspective of those who are watching rather than those who are living it.

"And then in Act 3 those worlds collide."

Asked why he thinks the play works so well, Brown said: "I think the play is incredibly smart is incredibly challenging and it is incredibly and inherently theatrical. There are so many times that we see plays that are cinematic or they are employing different ideas from different mediums but here the playwright is using things that are inherently related to the theatrical conventions we're used to and the play allows people to feel comfort in those things that we know, those aspects of theater that we know.

"Over the course of three acts [she] puts all those things in, shakes them up and turns them all upside down in a way that makes it more impactful for the audience.

"This little play is a conundrum that is best to be experienced rather than just talked about."

Cast members include Ciara Shabree, Shawanna Renee Rivon, Derrick Brent II, Jasmine Renee Thomas, Wesley Whitson, Courtney Lomelo, Faith Fossett, and Drake Simpso "I had heard about this play in grad school.. (Brown has an MFA in directing from Baylor.) I just heard wonderful things about it, I read it when it was published and I was scared of it. As a director there’s so much not on this page you have to figure out to make this play work.

"When the opportunity arose to do it I thought I’m scared of it in a way that’s a good scare because the art and what it means for community is invaluable. And the sort of conversations that it prompts and we hope people leave the theater having are incredibly important and I wanted to be a part of doing that for the Houston community."

Audience members are a crucial ingredient in the chemistry of the play, he said. "Part of the point of this play is that we present the question and let the audience answer it for themselves. We believe the audience is our final collaborator for this production which is scary because they come in really late.We are prepared that this play will feel different every night depending on who's in the room and reactions. And we believe that this play will evoke reactions, strong reactions.

Brown said he was involved in theater from a very young age from religious dramas played out in church to grade school teachers who would use poetry and theatrical parts in their courses. He got his undergrad at Oklahoma City University in musical theater and went to Baylor for directing. Besides theater, he has a long-held interest in education. He's been a professor of theater at Sam Houston University and is now moving to a similar position at Texas State — both schools are known for their theater programs.

Asked who needs to see this play, Brown said "I think we all need to see it. As we live in a world that is more and more divisive, I think trying to understand one another. There’s a point made at the end of the play about the title, this idea of what equality, respect and community should mean and can mean if we put in the work to do it. I believe that work is a requirement of the entire community. And so that's truly why I believe in this play, the power of theater to ignite those conversations and conversations can turn into decisions and decisions can turn into actions and actions change the world."

Performances are scheduled for May 26 through June 17 (preview performance May 25) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street. For more information, call 832-767-4991 or visit 4thwalltheatreco.com. $17-$53. (Pay what you can performance on Monday June 12.)

"I get 50 to 100 calls during the course of a week," said Mayor Henry Lessner of Fairview. "We are the ones impacted by the noise and pollution..."

MCKINNEY, Texas — On Monday night, McKinney Mayor George Fuller took questions from the public on the $200 million bond to expand the McKinney National Airport.

But he's not the only mayor taking questions as of late.

"I get 50 to 100 calls during the course of a week," said Fairview Mayor Henry Lessner. "We are the ones impacted by the noise and pollution generated by that airport."

Fairview is the closest city to the runway. Lessner took WFAA to the gated and retired community of Heritage Ranch, which sits along McKinney National's flight path.

Mayor Jim Olk of the city of Lucas is also a vocal opponent to an expansion of the airport. His city sits several miles from the runway and the city of McKinney.

"People trying to get from south of the airport to the airport from the north is going to be tremendous and it's going to go right through our neighborhoods," said Olk. "To me they're putting the cart before the horse. They should have done a study about what is the impact regionally."

Mayors Lessner and Olk said they've fielded calls over the last several weeks from residents concerned about noise and traffic. Both went to a bond meeting hosted by McKinney, where area mayors were invited to attend and learn more about the project.

Mayor Fuller of McKinney said people need to see the bigger picture. Fuller said it not only has an economic impact but answers transportation and mobility issues.

"The airport is an opportunity to have a transformative impact to the region," Fuller said to a group of residents who showed up to Monday's Q&A meeting. "The airport is going to expand... this is not a vote to decide if there are planes or no planes. Environmental impact studies have to be done, have been done, and approved by the FAA that make sure traffic is not an issue, air or ground, noise is not an issue."

McKinney voters will decide on the $200 million general issuance bond on the May 6 election. Another $100 hundred million is expected to come from McKinney's EDC and CDC.

Plans for the airport, at the onset, are slated to be four gates working 12 flights a day and serving 550,000 people a year.

Lessner and Olk said there's nothing personal about their opposition to the bond and airport expansion. The two have worked with the city of McKinney on other topics.

"We agree 99% of the time," said Lessner.

"I know that is being sold on the economic impact it will supposedly have in the region. I have seen the numbers and the studies and frankly I don't see this small passenger terminal having much of an impact at all. If a third regional passenger airport is needed, there is a better alternative up in Grayson County - the North Texas Regional Airport," read a letter from Lessner to the city of McKinney.

Fuller touts the potential economic impact of a regional airport to the area. He said it would have a $1 billion impact yearly.

WFAA presented the mayors' environmental concerns to Fuller. He said, "We're working with the FAA on amending the flight path where it will not be over Heritage Ranch and the communities being very vocal and have the concerns."

"I have been an outspoken advocate for passenger service. The economic impact is enormous, travel convenience is enhanced, new commercial and entertainment business relocations would be incentivized with a passenger service presence, and the resulting boost in tourism and consequent benefit to our shops, retail, hotels, etc., are all drivers for me," said Fuller in a social media message.

There's nothing personal here, just three leaders fighting for their constituents. Both the cities of Fairview and Lucas have sent letters to McKinney voicing opposition to the bond.

"This is our residents and this is their life," said Lessner.

Fuller said the bond vote is just one step and added the expansion of the airport is inevitable.

Nordstrom Rack plans to open in The Village at Allen in fall 2023 at an intersection that’s a destination for discount, outlet and department store shopping.

The center is at the southeast corner of North Central Expressway and Stacy Road, and Allen Premium Outlets is on the northwest corner across North Central Expressway.

The 29,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack will also make online order pick-ups and returns more convenient for people living on the east side of Collin County.

The nearest Nordstrom Rack stores in Frisco and Plano are about 15 miles away from fast-growing Allen, McKinney and other booming towns.

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The Allen location will strengthen the retailer’s network of stores and introduce new customers to Nordstrom Rack, said Carl Jenkins, senior vice president of Nordstrom Rack stores.

Competitor Macy’s Backstage opened in the Village at Allen last year, joining fashion discounters Ross Dress for Less, TJ Maxx and Target. The 180-acre Village at Allen was developed during the Great Recession by Dallas-based MGHerring. The center was sold by owners MGHerring and Prudential Insurance to New York-based DLC Management for $170 million.

Across Stacy Road is the Village at Fairview, which houses Dillards, J.C. Penney, Macy’s and Old Navy. It was also developed by MGHerring and since 2017 has been owned by Dallas-based Lincoln Property, which is planning to build a 375-unit apartment development on the property.

Allen Premium Outlets across North Central Expressway has 120 branded outlet stores that include Coach, Brooks Brothers, DKNY, Guess, Lacoste and Tory Burch. It’s owned by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, which also owns Grapevine Mills, Firewheel Town Center in Garland, Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, North East Mall in Hurst, and University Park Village and The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth.

Nordstrom Rack has six stores in North Texas: two stores in Dallas and one each in Arlington, Frisco, Plano and Southlake.

The Seattle-based retailer, which also operates three local Nordstrom stores, two in Dallas and one in Frisco, has resumed opening new stores, but has said it will focus on adding Nordstrom Rack locations.

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-Fast casual concept celebrates grand opening in Fairview Town Center July 12th with free chicken salad for a year-

ATLANTA, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its newest opening in Fairview, Texas. Located at 102 Prairie Road in Fairview Town Center, this is the 12th Chick for the Dallas-Fort Worth area following an opening in Southlake earlier this month. Local business leader Hugo Del Pozzo owns Chicken Salad Chick Fairview along with the locations in Irving, McKinney, Arlington and Frisco. He and his team will celebrate their Fairview Town Center grand opening on Wednesday, July 12th by giving away free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.

During grand opening week, Fairview guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:

Hugo Del Pozzo of Metroplex CSC, LLC and Vice President of Operations Paul Grilli brought Chicken Salad Chick to Frisco this past March and have been looking forward to joining the great lineup of restaurants and retailers at Fairview Town Center. Del Pozzo started opening Chicks in Dallas-Fort Worth back in 2019 with his first location in Irving. A North Texas resident for over two decades, Del Pozzo is also an investor in other restaurant companies such as Pizza Patron and co-founder of Bodegas Pinea, a winery in Spain that produces some of the best wines in the world. Grilli previously worked with several company-owned Chicken Salad Chick locations in other states, so he brought a lot of brand knowledge and customer service experience with him when he joined the team. Chicken Salad Chick's focus on fresh ingredients made from scratch every day appeals to both men, who appreciate the brand's quality and simplicity.

"We consider it an honor every time we open a new Chicken Salad Chick and are embraced by the incredible communities that make up the Dallas-Fort Worth area," said Hugo Del Pozzo, owner of Chicken Salad Chick Fairview. "Fairview Town Center is a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination and the ideal match for our brand of fresh food and Southern hospitality. Paul and our Fairview crew look forward to welcoming new and devoted Chick fans to the restaurant."

Del Pozzo and his local restaurant teams have enjoyed giving back to important causes through their businesses over the past four years. With the Fairview opening, they will be supporting Leia's Kids as part of their pre-opening Friends & Family events. Leia's Kids is a local nonprofit organization that provides emotional and financial support to children and their families who are facing childhood cancer.

Chicken Salad Chick in Fairview will be open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.

For more information on giveaways and specials, visit https://facebook.com/chickensaladchickfairviewtx.

*Guests should arrive early to get checked in. The first 100 guests must remain in line and download the Craving Credits app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of "The Chick" or anything of greater value and enter a code in the Craving Credits app to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to their app the Monday following Grand Opening Day. **Must download the CSC App and be 16 years or older to purchase. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present."

About Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 225 restaurants in 17 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual.com's top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2023, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020 and 2022, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.

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Two new brewpubs are opening in North Texas from Bruce Conti, 0ne of the original founders of Wild Acre Brewing, and his new beer team. Conti plans to take over the Camp Bowie Wild Acre space and turn it into Boozie’s Brewery & Gourmet Sandwiches. He is also opening Boozie’s Brewery & TX Fare in Fairview.

This new Fairview spot is the fruition of the beer paradise that Wild Acre was working on before it was purchased by Bishop Cider (a sale first reported on by PaperCity Fort Worth last May).

Wild Acre chef David Hollister will remain on (now in a partnership role) at the new Boozie’s Brewery, which already plans expansion. Conti and Hollister have also added Chip Stroup to the team. There’s a lot of history between Hollister and Stroup.

“He was my old director of operations from my years at Gas Monkey Bar & Grill,” David Hollister says of Stroup. “Plus, we hired a new brewer. The Wild Acre taps will come off and Boozie Beers will go on.”

The new beers will be conceived by Bobby Mullins of the former Armadillo Ale Works in Denton. Both Boozie’s will bring a creative and casual menu crafted by Hollister and brew in-house with equipment already installed. The Fort Worth and Fairview brew palaces will also both include a full bar with crafty cocktails from a mixologist. Add signature root beer and, if all goes to plan, some craft sodas too.

Bruce Conti owns the building at 6479 Camp Bowie Boulevard that the Fort Worth Boozie’s will call home. This was the space that Wild Acre planned to open in the heart of the COVID shutdowns in March 2020. Conti is moving ahead and sticking with the kitschy mural of Nicolas Cage from Raising Arizona that dominates the space’s back wall. Hollister is also an accomplished amateur photographer — and his photography will be featured on the walls of the new Fort Worth Boozie’s too.

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Hollister says the team is in the process of adding a green space/game lawn in front of the current patio. The menu will feature his house-made soups and sandwiches. Expect a birra grilled cheese and other creative spins. One sandwich Hollister rolled out this week is filled with jalapeno poppers. We’ll see if it becomes a fan favorite as well.

The chef photographer also hints that you might see bangers and mash on the menu soon too.

“Fairview will be more Texas cuisine,” Hollister tells PaperCity Fort Worth. “I’m doing a sourdough breaded chicken fried steak, inspired by my time working with Grady Spears. There will be a larded pork chop as well as fresh churros.

“It will be Texas with a hint of Latin flavor.”

There also will be ceviche and tomatillo verde soup on the Boozie’s menu.

The Fairview location is much more expansive, measuring in at around 7000 square feet, and the Boozie’s team plans a play on the word fair/fare full tilt. While the brewpub will be known as Boozie’s Brewery & TX Fare, there will be black and white photos Hollister took of ferris wheels and other fair related images. Plus, instead of prices next to items on the menus, you find the “fare” you’ll pay for each item.

“It’s a warm space with dark woods, walnut tables and rock floors,” Hollister notes. “So the black and white photos will be a nice balance.”

Boozie’s is arriving in a pair, but it could just be getting started.

“These will be the first two locations for Boozie’s,” Hollister says. “We are also considering different ideas like one that is more burgers and brats oriented — and another as more of a live music smokehouse in the future.”

The Fairview Boozie’s is expected to open first, followed by the transition of the Camp Bowie space, which should be complete later this fall.